History
The University has a rich and vibrant history spanning over half a century of higher education excellence in Hertfordshire. The University of Hertfordshire began life in 1952 as a Technical College on land donated by the then Chairman of the de Havilland Aircraft company, AS Butler.
Education
Explore the undergraduate and postgraduate degrees to discover more about which courses are available to you. Study alongside future entrepreneurs, lawyers, nurses, engineers, and scientists. Benefit from our inspiring and engaging academic staff, choose from a variety of extra-curricular activities, and the opportunity to gain vital skills to prepare you for the career of your dreams.
By studying with us, you’ll be able to learn and gain hands on practical experience with our wide range of facilities so you can make the most of your time with us. From our mock law court to specialist sports laboratories, and our new science building which provides spacious, naturally lit laboratories and social spaces.
Research
At the University of Hertfordshire we harness the potential of students, businesses, researchers, and the global community, and we stimulate, nurture and grow this potential, to power progress.
This principle applies to all of our research, and we work with industry, the public sector, businesses, charities and policy makers to make it happen. Together we stimulate innovation and encourage new ways of thinking about the greatest challenges facing human beings and our planet, from food inequality, to climate change, to dementia, to cyber security.
Career
The University has longstanding links with business, industry, public sector and professional organisations, and our commitment to being the UK's leading business-facing University means you benefit from our drive to ensure that you, our graduates, are the first choice for employers. So, whatever you want to do - or if you're not quite sure yet - we'll do everything in our power to help you on your way to a happy and fulfilling future career.
Top reasons to study here
- Academics are experts in their field, delivering research which is having a meaningful social and environmental impact in the UK and across the globe.
- The University of Hertfordshire has been an anchor institution for the regional economy and community since its beginning.
- Globally, the University partners with institutions in countries all over the world, as well as welcoming over 10,000 international students.
University of Hertfordshire Key Statistics & Highlights
- #601 Ranking
- 189 Masters
- 94 Scholarships
- 1,209 Academic Staff
- 17,771 Students
- 5,509 Students (int'l)
- 9,952 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
University of Hertfordshire Overview
University of Hertfordshire Scholarships
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University of Hertfordshire Student Reviews & Awards
Based on 100 reviews
- 5 Star 46 Reviews
- 4 Star 41 Reviews
- 3 Star 8 Reviews
- 2 Star 1 Review
- 1 Star 4 Reviews
How Students Rated This University
- Overall Satisfaction 4.2
- Student Teacher Interaction 4.3
- Student Diversity 4.4
- Admission Process 4.4
- Quality of Student Life 4.2
- Career Development 4.2
It's been a wonderful and great experience
University of Hertfordshire has been really great and fun, with excellent and brilliant lecturers. The international community in the university has been really welcoming. I'm enjoying my master's program and learning a lot from my lecturers.
EXCELLENT
University of Hertfordshire is the Best, home of dream come true.
A Positive Academic Experience at Hertfordshire
My study experience at the University of Hertfordshire is positive and enriching. I really value the supportive learning environment, the availability of academic resources, and the approachability of lecturers, all of which make learning engaging and well structured. The academic setting encourages independent thinking while still providing guidance and support when needed. There is room for improvement, particularly in faster feedback on assessments and more opportunities for interactive learning. Overall, the experience is rewarding and continues to prepare me for further academic growth, which is why I am keen to progress to postgraduate study at the University of Hertfordshire.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2025
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2025. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 7 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
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University of Hertfordshire Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
World University Rankings
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 601 | 601 | 601 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Academic Ranking of World Universities
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Climbed 100 places compared to 2024
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 901 | 901 | 801 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
By U.S. News & World Report
Climbed 204 places compared to 2025
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 1172 | 1101 | 897 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
QS World University Rankings
By TopUniversities
Dropped 50 places compared to 2025
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 851 | 851 | 901 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Housing services
Living on campus is exciting, great value for money and an amazing way to meet new people. You'll benefit from 24/7 support from resident assistants and have everything you need close by; from social spaces and sports facilities, to the library and lecture theatres. All utility bills are included within your rent, so you don't need to worry about the rising cost of gas and electricity.All rooms have fast wifi, ethernet outlet, TV aerial socket, desk with storage, lamp, chair and a wardrobe (two of each in twin room). All rooms apart from Single en suite have a bedside cabinet with storage shelf.
Library services
Our two large and modern Learning Resources Centres (LRCs) are central to life at Herts and home to many of the library and computing services and facilities which support the student academic journey.
In addition to thousands of print books, the LRCs also offer a wide selection of study areas, access to computers, hi-spec computing rooms, printing facilities.
Medical services
The Medical Centre is a GP Practice based on our College Lane campus. The service is for students living on campus or in the local area. All the doctors and nurses have extensive experience and a special interest in caring for students. The surgery also has access for wheelchairs and facilities for disabled people.
Sports facilities
At Herts, we believe sport and physical activity should be accessible to all. Whether you are going for gold or playing for fun, we have the resources, support and clubs for you.
Our state-of-the-art facilities give you excellent places to train and enable us to provide sports services, such as injury management, to all of our students.
From our premier league winning performance sport teams, to Active Students, which gives everyone a chance to get involved with physical activity, there is always a way to take part, get healthier and make new friends. Find out more about our HertSquad programme.